Need support with FOGO?

We're here to help!

Registrations for weekly opt-in red lid garbage bin collection are now open for residents who really need it.

Ways we can help

1. Book and extra red lid bin collection when it's really needed
2. Upsize to a large (240L) garbage bin on fortnightly collection
3. Book in (or chat to) the Waste Busters
4. Improve your recycling by learning what goes where
5. Request an additional recycling bin – you can order a recycling or FOGO bin at no extra cost
6. For those that really need it, opt-in to weekly red bin collection by phoning customer service on 02 9392 5000, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, and selecting Option 1

Summer tips for food recycling

• If you have room, freeze your bones, prawn shells and dairy until bin night
• Store your benchtop bin away from direct sunlight
• Sprinkle bicarb on the benchtop and the outdoor bin to absorb liquids
• Cover your scraps with newspaper, mouldy bread or spent coffee grounds
• Stock up on bin liners for the season and keep them somewhere cool
• Make sure your benchtop bin is airtight (old Tupperware, biscuit barrels or ice-cream tubs work well)
• Store your wheelie bin in the shade if you can
• Use leaves, branches and grass clippings to line the bottom of your bin – this will help aerate your food scraps
• Consider using a bin tag to keep your bin safe from pests when the weather is warm

See also

• FOGO FAQs